Westwood Accountancy Ltd

28/05/2026

As of 1st May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act is officially live in England.

There's big changes for landlords on evictions & rent. See what you must do by 31st May:

https://tinyurl.com/yyr5m4x7

26/05/2026

One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby’s first year, new figures reveal.

HM Revenue and Customs is urging parents who welcomed a baby this Spring to claim now via the HMRC app or online at GOV.UK...

https://bit.ly/4dp77ht

One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby’s first year, new figures reveal.

20/05/2026

The P60 Deadline

Don't forget to get P60s to your team by 31st May.

It’s a legal requirement and vital for their own personal tax records.

https://tinyurl.com/yc44txhw

18/05/2026

Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers got ahead of the game by filing their Self Assessment return early last month, with 86,270 submitting on day one - as Easter Monday emerged as the most popular date.

Anyone unsure whether they need to complete a tax return can use the checker tool on GOV.UK to find out.

If you need any help with your tax return please get in touch:
[email protected].

https://bit.ly/4nDjfis

Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers got ahead of the game by filing their Self Assessment return early last month, with 86,270 submitting on day one - as...

13/05/2026

Now that April’s rush is over, take a look at my May checklist for what you need to have on your radar this month...

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11/05/2026

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07/05/2026

As of last month, the new £2.5m cap on Business Property Relief is in effect. Many family firms now face a 20% tax hit.

Take a look at our guide on the options to protect your legacy: https://tinyurl.com/3barxa4b

05/05/2026

Parents of 16-19-year-olds are reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim if their teenager is staying in certain types of education or training after their GCSEs or National 5s.

Child Benefit will automatically stop on 31 August on or after a child's 16th birthday unless parents confirm their teenager's plans. Around 1.5 million reminder letters will be sent from late April, with most landing on doorsteps in early May.

Read the full article here - https://bit.ly/4w2eId4

Parents of 16-19-year-olds are reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim if their teenager is staying in certain types of education or training after...

29/04/2026

Growing turnover without seeing a rise in your bank balance? We understand that this can feel exhausting.

We specialise in identifying the "invisible" leaks that can quietly erode your hard-earned profit.

Read the full article - https://tinyurl.com/3fjtu72h

27/04/2026

A new era has begun for the UK’s sole traders and landlords. The Making Tax Digital for Income Tax mandate has officially come into effect, starting with those that have a gross income over £50,000, meaning your path to tax compliance has officially become digital-first.

Read the blog here 👉 https://bit.ly/4sVMiyK

If you need any help or advice regarding MTD you can get in touch with us at [email protected].

22/04/2026

At Westwood Accountancy, we believe that professional support should feel like a weight off your shoulders. Here's how we help you move from simply "getting by" to feeling truly in control...

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